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Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Memorable evening with Micky Stewart

Micky Stewart (seen signing copies of his new biography, Micky Stewart and the Changing Face of Cricket) entertained a packed audience of members and friends earlier this month. From his views on the Kevin Pietersen saga, via the inside story of the Shakur Rana affair, to his memories of Surrey greats like Alec Bedser, Ken Barrington and Tony Lock, Micky kept us enthralled for well over two hours. Other stories were less well known. But for cricket, Micky might have taken part in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Although selected to represent England at soccer, Micky was reluctantly withdrawn from the party when the Olympic Committee found out that he played as a professional with Surrey. And who should have taken part in Micky's benefit match at the Oval in 1972 but the crooner Andy Williams, signed up by his agent (and cricket nut) Vic Lewis after a TV appearance with Michael Parkinson.

Join us next time on Wednesday 14th November for an evening with the BBC's Dave Callaghan and catch up on an exciting summer for Yorkshire cricket. Everyone welcome. Non-members £5.

About East Riding Cricket Society

Offering a warm welcome to cricket lovers since 1965. Meet top names monthly from October to March in the Brewery Bar, King William IV, Hallgate, Cottingham, HU16 4BD. 7.30pm for 7.45pm. Map here. £15 a year / £5 a meeting. T: 01482 861848 / E: ercsoc@gmail.com.